Fund Accounting Manager

Atlas Search; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager in Miami, FL. This essential role will oversee fund accounting operations, manage a team of Senior Accountants, and work closely with various internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy in financial reports.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA qualification, and significant experience in fund accounting. A competitive salary range between $125,000 and $160,000 is offered, reflecting experience and location.

Qualifications

• 5–6+ years’ experience in fund accounting and accounting teams.
• Strong foundation in partnership accounting and fund structures.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of Senior Accountants.
• Oversee fund accounting for various investment vehicles.
• Manage close calendars for timely financial report delivery.
• Review journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Lead investor reporting and partner communications.
• Implement improvements to internal controls and processes.

Skills

Fund accounting

Team management

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA

Tools

FIS Investran

Job description

Our client, a leading real estate investment manager, is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager to lead fund accounting and reporting for a diverse portfolio of real estate credit and equity vehicles in Miami, FL. This is a high-impact role responsible for overseeing full-cycle accounting operations, managing a team, and partnering with asset management, investor relations, compliance, and tax to drive timely, accurate reporting and ongoing process improvements.

The annual base salary range is $125,000 to $160,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and manage a team of Senior Accountants across daily fund accounting operations, workload allocation, and performance reviews
• Oversee fund accounting for real estate equity, joint venture investments, loan portfolios, and CMBS vehicles
• Establish and manage close calendars to ensure timely, accurate delivery of financial reports and investor materials
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, capital activity, fee calculations, and complex carried interest models
• Oversee the preparation of capital call/distribution notices, investor allocation schedules, and all associated cash movements
• Lead investor reporting, including carried interest computations, partner capital statements, and routine investor communications
• Support new fund launches through document review, entity structuring, and accounting setup
• Partner with investor relations and compliance teams to address requests and ensure consistent, accurate communications
• Support quarterly valuations by reviewing underlying data, inputs, and assumptions for all investment types
• Prepare ad hoc reports for internal or investor relations use, as needed
• Liaise with tax and audit teams to provide data, support reporting, and manage annual audit processes
• Identify and implement improvements to internal controls, processes, and workflow efficiencies—including automation opportunities

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA required
• 5–6+ years’ experience in fund accounting, with a mix of public accounting and private equity/real estate fund experience preferred
• Strong foundation in partnership accounting, capital commitments, waterfall/carry models, and fund structures
• Previous supervisory/leadership experience with accounting teams
• Experience with FIS Investran or similar fund accounting systems preferred
• Advanced skills in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, deadline-driven, and able to operate both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tight timelines